The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State Branch, has announced activities for its 2026 Physicians’ Week, featuring a thanksgiving service, press conference, plenary session, school outreach and medical outreach.
According to the itinerary released by the association’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Duukori Thankgod, the week-long programme will begin on Sunday, October 18, with an opening thanksgiving service at Renaissance Assembly, Plot 5, Sani Abacha Road, GRA Phase 3, Port Harcourt, at 10 a.m.
The opening service will have a dress code requiring participants to wear a touch of green, white or black.
Activities will continue on Monday, October 19, with a press conference at the NMA House, while Tuesday, October 20, will feature a subtheme plenary session and opening ceremony at the same venue by 10 a.m.
On Wednesday, October 21, the association will conduct a school outreach at Cenad Schools, 12 Wellington Close, off Farm Road, Mgbuoba.
The programme will continue on Thursday, October 22, with a medical and surgical outreach at the Model Primary Health Centre, Mirinwanyi, Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Friday, October 23, has been designated as a rest day, while the activities will conclude on Saturday, October 24, with a Young Doctors Connect and meet-and-greet session.
The announcement, dated October 16, was signed by Dr Duukori Thankgod, Public Relations Officer of the NMA Rivers State Branch.
